Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the King of Great Britain at Windsor Castle. He was greeted with a royal salute and the Ukrainian anthem, after which he inspected the 1st Battalion of the Grenadier Guards.
US President Donald Trump this week imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, using the surplus of oil on the global market to weaken Russia's war chest. This move was made possible by a significant drop in global oil prices, which allowed Washington to more aggressively target Russian oil.
Today, a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" is taking place in London to discuss increasing pressure on Russia and supporting Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will call for the removal of Russian energy from the world market and the acceleration of long-range weapons supplies.
The European Union has confirmed financial support for Ukraine until 2027 and is increasing sanctions pressure on Russia. The use of frozen Russian assets to protect against aggression is also being considered.
Chinese state-owned oil companies have suspended seaborne purchases of Russian oil following US sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil. This comes as India also reduces its imports of Russian oil due to the same sanctions.
European aerospace firms Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have completed the first phase of establishing a new technology concern in the satellite business. The enterprise will begin operations in 2027, employ 25,000 people, and have a revenue of 6.5 billion euros.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the Vatican for a historic meeting with the Pope. Charles will be the first British monarch in 500 years to pray publicly with the Pope.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the EU for adopting the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, which covered the oil and gas sector, the shadow fleet, and the defense-industrial complex.
Brent and WTI crude futures jumped 3% after the US imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, forcing Indian buyers to reconsider purchases. This caused oil prices to rise, but experts doubt a long-term structural shift in the market.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer supported US President Donald Trump's decision to impose sanctions against Russian oil companies. These sanctions were imposed by the US Treasury Department against Rosneft and Lukoil due to Russia's lack of commitment to the peace process.
European leaders are considering using frozen Russian assets to provide loans to Ukraine that may not be repaid. This move is a response to the cessation of financial support from the US and Kyiv's growing needs.
General Motors plans to release an electric SUV, the Cadillac Escalade IQ, which will be able to drive without driver intervention, in 2028. The system will allow hands-free driving on highways but will be disabled in urban conditions.
The Royal Navy deployed HMS Duncan destroyer and a Wildcat helicopter for a 48-hour operation to escort the Russian destroyer "Vice-Admiral Kulakov" through the English Channel. This is the first time a British warship has operated under direct NATO command in such a mission.
Singer Rihanna suffered losses of $36 million due to the unsuccessful joint fashion project Fenty with Louis Vuitton. The reason for the failure was the COVID-19 pandemic and the high cost of the collections, which made them inaccessible to most fans.
The cyberattack that crippled Jaguar Land Rover became the most damaging cyber event in UK history, causing losses of £1. 9 billion. The incident affected over 5,000 British companies, and the government provided JLR with a £1.5 billion loan guarantee.
In the second quarter of 2025, housing prices in the EU increased by 5. 4%, and rents by 3.2% compared to the same quarter of 2024. London and Paris remain leaders in the highest rental prices.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law allowing the deployment of Ukrainian Armed Forces units to Turkey and Great Britain for the duration of martial law. This decision will facilitate the acquisition of complex military equipment and the mastering of its use to protect Ukraine's sovereignty.
Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov stated that Russian agents are helping smugglers flood Europe with illegal migrants. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed that hostile states are encouraging illegal migration to destabilize Europe.
Mosquitoes, specifically the species Culiseta annulata, have been recorded in Iceland for the first time, a phenomenon linked to global warming. Three specimens were discovered in the Kjós region, which may indicate the species' establishment in the country.
Great Britain has sent a senior officer and a small group of military personnel to Israel at the request of the United States. They will participate in an international mission to monitor the observance of the truce between Israel and Hamas.
The summit between the US and Russian presidents in Hungary has been postponed, as Moscow refused to consider terms for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. The American side concluded that there was no chance of a real agreement in Budapest.
A group of blind patients in the UK have regained the ability to read after microchips were implanted at Moorfields Eye Hospital. The technology offers hope to people with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration, which affects five million people worldwide.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced preparations for a possible deployment of troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached, allocating over $134 million. British military personnel will train Ukrainian soldiers away from the front line.
Virginia Giuffre committed suicide in April at the age of 41. Her memoir, "Nobody's Girl," published on Tuesday, comes amid talks of officially stripping Prince Andrew of his titles.
The US opposes the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, citing risks to market stability. This move is a setback for the EU, which has been trying to persuade G7 countries to join its initiative.
British scientists have found that with age, men pass on more harmful genetic mutations to their children. After the age of 30, the risk of mutations in sperm increases, reaching 1 in 20 at the age of 43-70.
Toyota presented the new two-seater FT-Me electric car, 2. 5 meters long, designed for teenagers from 14 years old. The model belongs to the quadricycle category and has manual control, mass production is expected in 2027.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that during his meeting with Donald Trump, conditions for territorial exchange were not discussed, but it is clear that a poor territorial solution could lead to other issues being resolved without Kyiv. He also noted that Russians are afraid of the decision to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons.
Prince William intends to ban his uncle Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson from attending the coronation and other royal events. This is due to the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his ex-wife's support for him.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the army would be authorized to shoot down drones threatening the country's military bases. This decision was made in response to the growing threat from Russia and after a series of drone incursions into European airspace.
